Staff Reporter : Prime Bank PLC., in collaboration with American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) and its AIUB Business Club, successfully organized a high-impact seminar titled “Financial Inclusion: Engaging & Inspiring Youth in Banking” at the university campus. The program was held under the banner of PrimeAcademia- Prime Bank’s flagship campus initiative designed as a comprehensive, one-stop banking service platform tailored for academic institutions and their stakeholders across Bangladesh.
The seminar attracted over two hundred students from diverse academic disciplines, offering a dynamic platform to promote financial literacy, responsible money management, and career exploration in the banking and financial services sector. The initiative not only aimed to raise awareness about financial inclusion but also sought to equip young participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for employability, entrepreneurship, and future leadership.
The event was graced by distinguished dignitaries from AIUB, including Prof. Dr. Saiful Islam, Vice Chancellor; Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman, Pro Vice Chancellor & Professor; and R. Tareque Moudud, Assistant Professor and Director, Office of Placement and Alumni (OPA). Representing Prime Bank PLC. were M. Nazeem A. Choudhury, Deputy Managing Director; Shaila Abedin, SEVP & Head of Liability; and M M Mahbub Hasan, SVP & Head of Financial Inclusion & School Banking.
A key highlight of the seminar was the introduction of the “Prime Youth Account”- a student-focused banking solution available in both conventional and Islamic modes. Designed to foster early financial responsibility, the account empowers students to begin their financial journey with ease. Participants were also able to open accounts on the spot, experiencing modern and customer-friendly banking services firsthand.
In their addresses, Prime Bank representatives emphasized the bank’s commitment to inclusive growth, financial literacy, and youth-focused innovation. They highlighted the importance of engaging the next generation in banking practices as part of the bank’s broader corporate social responsibility and long-term vision of nurturing future leaders.
The seminar also underscored the significance of industry-academia collaboration. Both Prime Bank and AIUB expressed strong interest in strengthening their partnership through additional student-centric initiatives, research collaborations, and skill development programs in the coming years.
As part of the PrimeAcademia initiative, this event reflects Prime Bank’s strategic mission to empower educational institutions through a holistic suite of financial solutions- including institutional banking, digital fee collection systems, payroll services, school banking, and customized student accounts- all integrated under a single umbrella.